The Senior Thesis is the capstone to a Geneva School of Boerne education. The program begins with seniors researching issues around a controversial topic. They then write a formal academic paper to focus on crafting strong arguments and finally shift that content into an engaging and persuasive presentation.
“Being able to think critically, and conversely defend their own thoughts, is the result that is fiercely pursued for classically trained Geneva graduates as they are equipped to do hard things to the glory of Jesus Christ,” information from the school stated.
The first part of the thesis presentation is a 20-minute speech delivered from memory. The speech is delivered before panelists, schoolmates, parents, faculty members and guests.
Upon completion of the oral presentation, the invited panelists, alongside a faculty member, question the student on points that have been raised.
“This is an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their depth of knowledge while also fleshing out practical applications,” a Geneva press release stated.
The G.K. Chesterton Award is given each year to the Outstanding Senior Thesis presenter. Students are eligible for consideration for the award based on the research, written work and presentation. Seniors are nominated for this honor if they show an outstanding depth of analysis combined with the ability to present their thoughts in a winsome and persuasive manner.
This year’s award G.K. Chesterton Award Finalists are Jacob Dishongh, Corban Fikes, Garrett Fritcher, Julianna Goodman, Chloe Higgs, Micah Howard, Lily Langenbahn, Gwyn Lewellyn, Lauren McDaniel, Anna Beth Muck, Nicolas Siller and Elizabeth Walter.
The Class of 2022 Senior Thesis presentations are scheduled for May 11-20 in in the school’s Lyceum. Everyone is welcome to attend. The schedule on the school’s website at https://www.genevaschooltx.org/senior-thesis.
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